Azulado
Also known as: Silent Orbit , Fly-by-Night , Pāua , Tetsu-Kon Blue
On screen, Azulado registers as steady and dependable: a rich blue at home in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Azulado plays well with yellow tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 15.71:1.
Reference
Azulado color codes
- HEX
- #211D49
- RGB
- rgb(33, 29, 73)
- RGBA
- rgba(33, 29, 73, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(245, 43%, 20%)
- HSV
- hsv(245, 60%, 29%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(55%, 60%, 0%, 71%)
- LAB
- lab(13.4 12.8 -27.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(26.3% 0.079 283.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: midnightblue #191970 · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 5022: Night blue #2F2A5A · ΔE 4.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Azulado works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Azulado
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Azulado by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 15.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Azulado background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Azulado
Azulado with its complement
Soft neighbors of Azulado
Azulado triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fly-by-Night #1C1E4D · ΔE 1.8
- Spacescape #222255 · ΔE 2.7
- Dark Soul #112255 · ΔE 5.0
- Nightwalker #161D3B · ΔE 5.2
- Indie Go #2E2364 · ΔE 5.7
- Galaxea #2E305E · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Azulado is closest to Madras .
FAQ
Azulado FAQs
What color is Azulado?
Azulado is a dark blue with the hex code #211D49. In HSL terms it has a hue of 245°, 43% saturation, and 20% lightness.
What is the hex code for Azulado?
The hex code for Azulado is #211D49. In RGB it's rgb(33, 29, 73), and in CMYK it's cmyk(55%, 60%, 0%, 71%).
What colors go well with Azulado?
Azulado pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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